File downloading automatically/without permission.

[etroupas]

Hi. I recently bought a brand new laptop. I've had it for about 3 weeks.

 

I noticed the problem that I'm about to describe yesterday. And then again today, 3 times so far.

 

I use Google Chrome as my browser. The issue is this. I'll be browsing, reading the news or something else that has nothing to do with downloading files or anything. And I notice at the bottom left Chrome telling me that a file called setup.exe is downloading, and then (about a second later), that it has downloaded.

 

I've been deleting the downloaded setup.exe file each time. Once, out of curiosity, I ran it and it asked me to install Delta Search Toolbar or something. I closed the installation window and deleted the setup file.

 

This is from Chrome's Download history:

 

Today

Jul 20, 2013

Setup.exe

http://dl.flvplayer123.com/n/3.0.15.3/8923535/Setup.exe?tid=10274ef44fff1e20720282112cbcf9

Show in folderRemove from list

Setup.exeRemoved

http://dl.flvplayer123.com/n/3.0.15.3/9107993/Setup.exe?tid=10274ef44fff1e20720282112cbcf9

Remove from list

Yesterday

Jul 19, 2013

Setup.exeRemoved

http://dl.flvplayer123.com/n/3.0.15.3/8923535/Setup.exe?tid=102ece01a2cc5c48633187d7fdd4ac

Remove from list

For the last link, "4ac" goes after "7fdd", where the ellipses are.

 

I ran a quick, then a full scan in Malwarebytes and nothing turned up. I have AVG as my antivirus and it has shown nothing lately. The only program that I have downoaded lately is Tether (tether.com), which lets you tether from your phone. I've used the program in the past on other computers with no problem and all of its reviews etc. seem legit.

 

I've had no other symptoms of a virus or malware or anything of the sort. This is such an odd little problem. Any thoughts?

[Maniac]

Hello etroupas! My name is Borislav and I will be glad to help you solve your malware problem.

Please note:

• If you are a paying customer, you have the privilege to contact the help desk at Consumer Support. If you choose this option to get help, please let me know.
• I recommend you to keep the instructions I will be giving you so that they are available to you at any time. You can save them in a text file or print them.
• Make sure you read all of the instructions and fixes thoroughly before continuing with them.
• Follow my instructions strictly and don’t hesitate to stop and ask me if you have any questions.
• Post your log files, don't attach them. Every log file should be copy/pasted in your next reply.
• Do not perform any kind of scanning and fixing without my instructions. If you want to proceed on your own, please let me know.

Did you visit the same website when the file starting download? Please follow the instructions here and then post the log files in your next reply.

http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=9573

[etroupas]

I decided to contact consumer support. Thanks!

[Maniac]

Thanks for letting me know!

[AdvancedSetup]

Since this issue is resolved I will close the thread to prevent others from posting here. If you need assistance please start your own topic and someone will be happy to assist you.